Welcome
The Breckland Astronomical Society, based in the charming town of Great Ellingham, Norfolk, meets regularly at the Recreation Centre. They have an observatory at the corner of the recreation ground, which is a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site. The observatory is equipped with a computer-controlled 20-inch reflecting telescope. Explore our website to learn more about the society, its past and present activities, and feel free to browse around!
Next Events
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Fri 12 December7:15 pm – 9:00 pmAll about Planetary Nebulae - Breckland Astro Meeting
Planetary Nebulae
Everything you ever wanted to know about Planetary Nebulae but were too afraid to ask.
– Keith FowlerSee http://www.brecklandastro.org.uk/meetings/#monthly
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Sat 27 December8:00 pm – 11:00 pmPublic Observing Night
Free to all. Come and relax under the night sky – no schedule – arrive when you wish, leave when you are tired.
Although free, we do welcome donations.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SATURDAY 27TH, NOT THE USUAL LAST FRIDAY, TO AVOID CLASHING WITH BOXING DAY. We know we can’t compete with Christmas Day leftovers. Or a fully stocked cheeseboard.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.
Never miss out on our upcoming events. Check out our Online Calendar for more information.
Monthly Meetings
Open to all, members and non-members.
Meetings, usually featuring a speaker, are held on the second Friday of every month at Great Ellingham Recreation Centre. The sessions commence at 7:30 pm, with the doors opening at 7:15 pm.
There’s a £3.00 entrance fee (free for under-18s).
Public Observing Nights
We organise free public observing nights at the Observatory on the last Friday of the month when it is dark enough. This usually excludes the months of May, June and July.
Feel free to come and go as you please. Even though the event is planned for a few hours, we don’t expect you to stay the whole time.
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